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Elizabeth.

Its Census reference point is in Savanna Section, within Driftless Area. Elizabeth lies about 3.1 miles west of Elizabeth by reference-point distance.

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Natural-color aerial photograph of land around Elizabeth, Illinois
THE LAND FROM ABOVE

A closer look at Elizabeth, Illinois · USDA NAIP aerial photography

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Land around Elizabeth, Illinois from above

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THE SETTINGSavanna Section
COUNTY GEOGRAPHYJo Daviess County
YOUR STARTING POINTOpen Elizabeth on the map

THE ELIZABETH LAND BRIEF

Land in the
Savanna Section setting.

Elizabeth village has 0.92 square miles of land in Jo Daviess County. Its Census reference point is in Savanna Section, within Driftless Area.

Deeply cut valleys divide a bedrock plateau with windblown soil on many uplands. Glaciers had less influence here than in neighboring regions, leaving a distinctly hilly landscape.

Regional context: Driftless Area ↗ · Classification at the Census reference point

Elizabeth and Jo Daviess County

Elizabeth is associated with Jo Daviess County in the Census boundary data. Start with the parcel’s tax bill to match the property to that jurisdiction, then confirm which government handles its land use.

Jo Daviess County

Elizabeth by land and water

The Census records 0 square miles of water within Elizabeth, or 0% of its total area. It is 2.9 percentage points lower than the 2.9% recorded for Jo Daviess County. This is geographic context; waterfront status and usable land must be checked at the parcel.

For scale, Elizabeth village has 2.5% of the land area of nearby Elizabeth township (36.9 square miles). These areas describe boundaries, not comparable property prices.

FROM LOCAL CONTEXT TO YOUR PARCEL

Three questions for
Elizabeth land.

These starting questions follow this location’s jurisdiction, regional setting, and nearby geography. The answers come from the property itself.

01

Locate the parcel within Elizabeth

Use a tax bill, deed, or assessor’s parcel number to pin down the land in Elizabeth. Check the Jo Daviess County geography against the actual property location.

02

Read the Savanna Section setting

Savanna Section belongs to Driftless Area. Does the property include ridge-top ground, valley bottom or steep connecting slopes, and where is documented access located?

03

Check the route, beyond Elizabeth

Elizabeth is 3.1 miles west of the Elizabeth reference point. That geographic proximity does not establish a drivable route or legal access. Which road reaches your land, and is the right to use it recorded?

OPEN THE RIGHT MAP. FIND THE RIGHT RECORD.

Elizabeth resources,
ready to explore.

The topographic link opens at this location’s reference point. Government links identify the actual named jurisdiction in the Census directory.

MAP CENTERED ON ELIZABETH

USGS National Map

Begin at 42.3163° N, 90.2221° W. Locate your parcel and inspect the available terrain and geographic layers.

Explore Elizabeth ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

Village Of Elizabeth

Use this municipal government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open Village Of Elizabeth ↗CENSUS-LISTED GOVERNMENT WEBSITE

County Of Jo Daviess

Use this county government’s site to identify the relevant office and its current instructions. Confirm that it administers the record or land-use question for your parcel.

Open County Of Jo Daviess ↗THIS GEOGRAPHY’S CENSUS PROFILE

Elizabeth data

View Census information selected by this village’s geographic identifier. Available statistics depend on the geography and survey.

View the geography profile ↗THE REGIONAL MAP SOURCE

Savanna Section

Explore the agency mapping behind the Driftless Area context in this guide. Use the detailed map to identify the unit at your actual property.

View regional mapping ↗
Additional Illinois landowner resources

Illinois floodplain resources

DNR guidance linking to official flood maps and Illinois mapping resources.

Illinois mine permit map

DNR map for researching mine-permit locations and related mining context.

FEMA flood mapsUSDA Web Soil SurveyWetlands mapper

PLACES, DISTANCES & CONNECTIONS

Around Elizabeth.

Elizabeth lies about 3.1 miles west of Elizabeth by reference-point distance. The diagram positions nearby communities by their actual direction and reference-point distance.

AROUND YOUR COMMUNITY

Elizabeth in context

NSEWElizabeth · 3.1 miles1Woodbine · 3.3 miles2Hanover · 5 miles3Hanover · 6.4 miles4Derinda · 6.5 miles5The Galena Territory · 7.5 miles6OUTER RING: 7.5 MILES
  1. 1
    Elizabeth3.1 mi · legal township
  2. 2
    Woodbine3.3 mi · legal township
  3. 3
    Hanover5 mi · village
  4. 4
    Hanover6.4 mi · legal township
  5. 5
    Derinda6.5 mi · legal township
  6. 6
    The Galena Territory7.5 mi · census-designated place
Positions are calculated from Census reference points. Crowded labels use a leader line to their exact dot. Straight-line distances within Illinois; no roads, travel times, or service boundaries are implied.
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QUESTIONS GROUNDED IN THIS PLACE

Your Elizabeth
land questions.

Have a tax bill, an inherited deed, or simply a map pin? Start with what you have.

What should I send for land in Elizabeth?+

Send the parcel number or legal description, approximate acreage, and a map pin showing the property in Jo Daviess County. Elizabeth’s 0.92 square miles of land include many different property situations; the exact parcel is what we review.

Is every Elizabeth property in Savanna Section?+

No. Savanna Section is the regional classification at the Census reference point. The Elizabeth boundary and individual properties can cross landscape transitions. Open the regional source and the topographic map, then locate the actual parcel before applying regional context.

Can I use Elizabeth as a reference for my land?+

It can help explain the location: its Census point is about 3.1 miles west of Elizabeth’s. That distance is not a driving route, utility connection, or comparable-sale adjustment. Share the actual access road and parcel records so we can review your property on its own facts.

Can I request an offer without being near Elizabeth?+

Yes. Begin online with the property location and ownership details. Tell Larry G and the team what you know about the land, access, and any co-owners. We review the parcel before deciding whether to propose a purchase; if a sale moves forward, the closing company can explain remote signing arrangements.

Sources for this guide. 2025 U.S. Census geography supplies local names, area measurements, reference points, and map boundaries. Regional context uses EPA Level IV ecoregions mapping. Government links come from the Census 2026 Government Units Listing and are not individually certified by USA Land Offers. Read the mapping methods, coverage, and source details →

This guide describes a service area, not a local office. Maps and regional facts do not establish an individual parcel’s boundaries, permitted use, risk, or value.

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Your land in Elizabeth.
Your next chapter.

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